Harrod, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harrod, Ohio
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Village
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Former Harrod State Bank, now a museum
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Location of Harrod, Ohio
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Location of Harrod in Allen County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Allen |
| Township | Auglaize |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 423 |
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425 |
| • Density | 1,807.69/sq mi (698.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45850
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-34118 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398256 |
Harrod is a small village located in Allen County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 423 people lived here. Harrod is part of the larger Lima, Ohio area.
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History of Harrod Village
A post office opened in Harrod in 1884. This means people have been sending and receiving mail here for a very long time! The village was named after the local Harrod family.
Geography of Harrod
Harrod is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.24 square miles (0.61 square kilometers). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Harrod's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 269 | — | |
| 1900 | 370 | 37.5% | |
| 1910 | 474 | 28.1% | |
| 1920 | 389 | −17.9% | |
| 1930 | 421 | 8.2% | |
| 1940 | 422 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 482 | 14.2% | |
| 1960 | 563 | 16.8% | |
| 1970 | 533 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 506 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 537 | 6.1% | |
| 2000 | 491 | −8.6% | |
| 2010 | 417 | −15.1% | |
| 2020 | 423 | 1.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 425 | 1.9% | |
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Harrod's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Harrod had 417 people living in 143 homes. Most people (99.3%) were White. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (46.9%) had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.92 people.
The average age of people in Harrod was 30.5 years old. About 29.7% of residents were under 18. Around 9.6% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly equal number of males (49.4%) and females (50.6%).
Famous People from Harrod
Harrod has been home to a few notable individuals:
- Louise Clapp: She was a talented baseball player. She played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
- Simeon D. Fess: He was a Republican politician. He served in both the United States House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
- June Vincent: She was known for her work as an actress and singer.
See also
In Spanish: Harrod (Ohio) para niños
